Review: The Algorithm // Brute Force

There are a lot of bands and artists out there that completely disregard genre boundaries but none quite in the same way as The Algotithm. A brilliant and frantic blend of math rock, metal, trance, electronica with the occasional flurry of chip music and on the odd occasion, a bit of reggae is what awaits any listener of the new record 'Brute Force'.

'Brute Force' is a somewhat apt name for this LP; it reflects the aggressive way this album, from the first beat, is just completely in your face, The frantic drums wouldn't be out of place on a metal record and the frenzied electronic sounds are, on first listen, difficult to keep up with but with each play through the LP becomes more intricate and interesting.

To a lax observer each song on 'Brute Force' would sound identical to the next, however under every song and it's hectic sounds are subtleties, intricate basslines and interesting layering that build a picture of each song. The first single from the album - 'floating point' - for example has a thumping main sound with bass and drums dominating but underneath the cacophony of noise is a subtle guitar riff mixed with intricate high pitched electronica patterns which adds so much depth to the song. The other single from the album 'pointers' may seem quite similar to 'floating point' but despite also being quite drum & bass focused, this song has a lot more subtle electronic elements.

Most tracks from Remi Gallego - the man behind The Algorithm - consist quite heavily, at times, of metal elements, however for fans of The Algorithm's previous work this album will seem much more electronic based and less reliant on those metal elements.

The band are currently on tour promoting the album and start the UK leg of the tour on 16th April.

Overall this LP is an extension of The Algorithm's already excellent discography. It's an interesting and exciting listen from an artist combining math core and electronic to great and intriguing effect.

7.5/10